The Road King is as close as you’ll get. It’s basically a Heritage on steroids, but on a full touring platform. You don’t get all the bells and whistles of the Glides, but you get all the road manners and stability at speed. You can add fairings and gadgets to taste.

 

In February I traded my 18 RG for a 19 Heritage. I love the Heritage. Much more fun to ride.

 

If you don’t tour or ride in cold wet weather much then a Heritage makes sense. I kept my Ultra Limited because it extends riding season where I live. I ride my heritage far more and dislike the weight of the Ultra every time I ride in the city. Heritage is as much fun as my Buells were in the mountains. Rear tire wearing edge to edge. Going to trade the Ultra for a RGS next month miss having one.

 

I did exactly what you're thinking of doing. Traded my RGS in on a Heritage 114. I miss the luxuries of the tunes and navigation on the bagger. However, the fun factor trumps all. I have a RAM cell phone mount to take care of the NAV. Haven't done a long mile trip on it yet.
Overall I'm impressed with the comfort and ride of the new Softail

 

I did the exact same thing. Could not be happier. The FLHCS handles like a dream compared to my FLHXS. Especially in traffic and in twisties.

 

The Heritage is the first bike to make me stop missing my beloved FXRP.

Fun Factor Plus!

 

Did a demo day a couple weekends ago, rode the 107 Heritage and the 114 Road King Special.

I liked the handling and ride of the Heritage, but could really feel the difference of the 114 even in the 100 lb heavier RKS. I think the 114 Heritage would be the best choice, but need to take one for a ride. Only reason I would choose the Road King would be for a bit more room if the wife would ride on the back with me. But so far she wont.

 

I've got the 114 Heritage after owning a modified 07 Street Glide. From a rider's standpoint, the handling and riding dynamics are superior to what I had before. To improve the long distance touring, I added a Mustang touring seat which benefits the rider and passenger comfort significantly. I added a Road Glide backrest pad to the Heritage's backrest assy and my wife feels far more comfortable and secure, it bolts right on. I've had the bike since January, 2018 and I've got almost 21k miles which included an 1800 mile round trip up the coast of California and Oregon last summer with my son. The bluetooth helmet and Ram mount give me my tunes and navigation. All around, the best bike I've ever owned.

 

I did not know the saddle bags we’re detachable, yes?

 

Depends on you definition of detachable. Quick detach? No. Detachable? Yes. Unscrew two fasteners per bag and they come off. If you want quick detach, then you need to look elsewhere. One place you might consider is Leather Pros and their quick detach bags.